Can colorectal cancer be prevented?

egular screening is one of the most important ways to prevent colorectal cancer (colon and rectal). “Colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. And we expect about 50,000 people will die this year from colorectal cancer,” Dr. Lisa Boardman, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist. Everyone at age 45 is recommended to…

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Survivorship Webinar Series 6 – Putting It All Together

People with cancer are living longer due to improved care, screening and newer treatments. The term “cancer survivor” identifies a community of people with a history of cancer, either at the time of diagnosis, during or after treatment. The effects of cancer do not end when treatment ends. The Stephen and Barbara Slaggie Family Cancer…

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Pedagogies in Practice: Instructional Games

Peek into the classroom of Dr. Thomas Boyce, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine as he uses a Jeopardy game as an end of term review session. Jeopardy template: http://bit.ly/29aNAUO Game based learning (from AAMC): http://bit.ly/297ZCJ1 The Art and Science of Teaching: Using Games to Enhance Student Achievement (from Educational Leadership –…

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Mayo Clinic Minute: How to self-care at home when you have COVID-19

You’ve tested positive for COVID-19 but feel like you have a cold or flu. Dr. Melanie Swift says you should stay home for at least five days and isolate from others in your household during this time. You might experience fever, chills, sore throat and muscle pain. Medications, like Paxlovid, are available for people with…

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Carcinoid Heart Disease

Guest: S. Allen Luis, M.B.B.S., Ph.D. Host: Malcolm R. Bell, M.D. Joining us today to discuss carcinoid heart disease is Malcolm Bell, M.D., a professor of medicine and interventional cardiology expert and S. Allen Luis, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., an associate professor of medicine and cardiovascular ultrasound expert at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Luis specializes…

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Ventricular Tachycardia Database Development and Detection

Guest: Michele Pelter, R.N., Ph.D. Hosts: Anthony H. Kashou, M.D. (@anthonykashoumd) Joining us today to discuss Ventricular Tachycardia Database Development and Detection designed to improve hospital-based ECG monitoring is Michele Pelter, R.N., Ph.D., associate professor in the School of Nursing at the University of California San Francisco. Her current work has focused on improving the…

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Mitral Valve Repair

Guest: Arman Arghami, M.D., M.P.H. Host: Kyle W. Klarich, M.D. Joining us today to discuss mitral valve repair is Kyle Klarich, M.D., a professor of medicine and structural heart disease expert and Arman Arghami, M.D., M.P.H., an assistant professor of surgery in cardiovascular surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Tune in to learn more…

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Lead Extraction Workshop Webinar – Session One

Please be advised that this video contains graphic footage of surgery. Mayo Clinic Rochester Heart Rhythm Services is hosting this webinar that is designed as a case-based program focusing on cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) lead extraction. This session will provide a brief presentation followed by questions from the audience.

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